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7 cornerbacks the Minnesota Vikings could target in free agency

The Vikings’ cornerback room will need to be reloaded in a big way this offseason. Starters Byron Murphy Jr. and Stephon Gilmore are set for free agency, as are CB3 Shaq Griffin and CB4 Fabian Moreau. The only players currently under contract in 2025 are Mekhi Blackmon, who is coming off a torn ACL, and… Continue reading 7 cornerbacks the Minnesota Vikings could target in free agency

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Bears Bears’ recently hired HC Ben Johnson said his message to the team is to be focused on winning “now.”  “Our mission starting this spring is to win and to win now. I get goosebumps right now just thinking about being the head coach of the Chicago Bears. I know exactly what this role and… Continue reading NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Vikings

Eagles’ NFC title game win shows importance of RB position, offensive line

The Philadelphia Eagles romped over the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game on Sunday, winning 55-23 to secure their second trip to the Super Bowl in the last three years. If there’s one lesson for the Vikings and other teams to take from the Eagles’ success this season, it’s how valuable an effective and… Continue reading Eagles’ NFC title game win shows importance of RB position, offensive line

#1 Gable Steveson Full Match at Northwestern

Minnesota made it five-for-five with a first-period tech fall from top-ranked Gable Steveson at heavyweight. Facing Dirk Morley, Steveson had four takedowns and picked up nearfall points on two of them to finish the match at 1:51, 19-3. His bonus point rate stays at 100 percent with six tech falls and a pin in seven… Continue reading #1 Gable Steveson Full Match at Northwestern

Highlights: #7 Gopher Wrestling Wins at Northwestern

No. 7 Minnesota (6-1, 3-1 B1G) won the first five matches, four by bonus point, on its way to a 29-12 victory at Northwestern (2-4, 0-4) Sunday at Welsh-Ryan Arena. In all, the Golden Gophers won seven of the 10 matches Sunday, taking five by bonus points, including three tech falls. They’ve won 13 of… Continue reading Highlights: #7 Gopher Wrestling Wins at Northwestern

Highlights: #23 Gopher Women's Basketball Secures 71-50 Win Over Wisconsin

The No. 23 ranked Minnesota women’s basketball team (18-3, 6-3 B1G) went into halftime tied with Wisconsin (10-10, 1-8 B1G) 28-28, but took control in the second half to defeat the Badgers 71-50 at home Sunday afternoon. The Golden Gophers had four players score in double figures, led by Grace Grocholski, who had 17 points.… Continue reading Highlights: #23 Gopher Women's Basketball Secures 71-50 Win Over Wisconsin

Highlights: #20 Gopher Gymnastics Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Iowa

No. 20 Minnesota defeated Iowa today in its road conference opener at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Gophers scored a stellar 197.325 compared to 195.625 for Iowa. The score was a season-best for Minnesota and the top tally since earning 197.400 at last year’s NCAA Regional Finals. The ‘U’s previous best in 2025 was 196.375. Sign up… Continue reading Highlights: #20 Gopher Gymnastics Stays Unbeaten With Win Over Iowa

Former Vikings HC Mike Zimmer Unemployed Again

Jason Parkhurst-Imagn ImagesJason Parkhurst-Imagn Images The talk of this season has been regarding the eventual extension of Kevin O’Connell. The Minnesota Vikings never seriously were going to let him get away, and they got the deal done. Before the regular season kicked off former head coach Mike Zimmer went scorched earth on the Vikings. He… Continue reading Former Vikings HC Mike Zimmer Unemployed Again

Vikings Expected to Part Ways With $115 Million All-Pro

Getty Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah The Minnesota Vikings must decide who stays and who goes among their three starting cornerbacks — all of whom are pending free agents. Despite maintaining a consistently high level of play well into his 30s, two-time All-Pro Stephon Gilmore may be the odd man out. Gilmore, 34, signed a… Continue reading Vikings Expected to Part Ways With $115 Million All-Pro